Fight for $15
United States

Maryland becomes sixth US State to implement minimum wage of 15 USD per hour

The new law schedules a pay rise which will ensure all workers receive 15 USD per hour by 2026

Peoples Dispatch
April 5, 2019
We continue to tear down the symbols of colonialism: COPINH
Honduras

We continue to tear down the symbols of colonialism: COPINH

COPINH celebrates 6 years of the beginning of the struggle in defense of the Gualcarque river and 26th anniversary of its founding by reaffirming its commitment to fighting for life, freedom and justice

Peoples Dispatch
April 4, 2019
Measles outbreak vaccines
United States

How has Measles made it back into the US?

With an outbreak being reported every year, affecting hundreds of people, we take a look at the social factors that have led to this situation

Peoples Dispatch
March 31, 2019
Moroccan government threatens to fire striking teachers
Morocco

Moroccan government threatens to fire striking teachers

Unionized teachers of Morocco have been mobilizing since March 3 demanding better working conditions

Peoples Dispatch
March 31, 2019
Despite electricity cuts, Venezuela remains calm
Venezuela

Despite electricity cuts, Venezuela remains calm

On Saturday March 30, following the third massive electricity cut, thousands mobilized in Caracas in support of the government and against imperialism

Peoples Dispatch
March 31, 2019
G N Saibaba
India

Indian political prisoner GN Saibaba denied bail again despite deteriorating health condition

Saibaba, a tireless fighter for the rights of Indigenous communities, has been in jail since March 2017 on charges of association with the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist)

Peoples Dispatch
March 30, 2019
Montreal protest
Canada

Canadian Federal Court stops deportation of Roma woman and her child after protests

Community groups said that the deportation threatens the safety of Monica and Alexa due to the increasing neo-Nazi violence against Roma population in Hungary and across Europe.

Peoples Dispatch
March 29, 2019
Russian protests
Russia

Thousands protest in Russia in defense of workers’ rights

The rallies have been organized in the wake of simmering discontent in the country against Vladimir Putin’s anti-dissent legislations and controversial pension reforms.

Peoples Dispatch
March 28, 2019